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SJ07 XMZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,326 mi
Last recorded122,326 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 XMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 122,326 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 122,326 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 199,917 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 119,916 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 119,496 miles

Drivers door mirror glass faded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 119,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers door mirror glass faded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 119,075 miles

Drivers wing mirror faded

OSR tyre cracking on outer tread

Rear brake discs rusty

Reare brake pads low

Fail 18 Apr 2019 119,075 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers wing mirror faded

OSF tyre low pressure

OSR tyre cracking on outer tread

Rear brake discs rusty

Reare brake pads low

Pass 27 Apr 2018 118,675 miles

Rear discs corroded

drivers mirror fading

front pads may be low and discs scored

Fail 12 Apr 2018 118,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

DRIVERS MIRROR FADED

FRONT DISCS SCORED,FRONT PADS MAY BE LOW CANT TELL WITH WHEEL ON

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE

REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 26 Apr 2017 117,660 miles

OSR tyre has nail in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2016 116,092 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 111,089 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 111,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil level very low

Pass 14 Apr 2014 101,046 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,388 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 95,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 90,293 miles

NSF tyre worn on edges

Rear pads on minimum

Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,838 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,013 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 65,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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SJ07 XMZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ07 XMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ07 XMZ registered?

SJ07 XMZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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